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LY08 FNM

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,186 mi
Last recorded21,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK813,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 21,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 20,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 20,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 19,750 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 19,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 17,552 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,860 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD in centre of tread is 1.61mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,378 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

has no neutal light

play in swing arm bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,842 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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LY08 FNM is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 13,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 FNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY08 FNM registered?

LY08 FNM is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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